Thursday – midnight

Sept 27, 1944

My dearest Husband,

Fist of all I want to say. I love you – I love you with all there is – until I die I’ll have you. Whether you believe it or not, or whether or not it matters any more to you. I love you.

Second. I want to say that in the past two days I have received two nasty letters from you the second of which seemed to contain a decision. If this is the way you want our marriage to end then I must say alright for to me it has been something too dear and happy to argue over.

Third, you are right. “how can (you), be kind and gentle and considerate with me. You really can’t and I don’t see how you have put up with me this long.

Fourth – As for my trusting you – you have my life in your hands. To be sure no one else wants it – or ever has – but never the less it is a life. Also you have my son’s – our son’s, and our unborn child. I know you would never do anything to cause them to distrust you. There has never been any cause for you to lie to me. (We are living in a modern age remember). I have always trusted you. I am of a jealous nature – that I cannot help only help to control.

Fifth – Yes, you may call me naggy if you think that is clever.

Sixth – You are a full grown man – and as such have pledged your life to mine and I to you. You have me to consider as to whether or not you shall go out and as to how our money is to be expended. If you’ll think back, you’ll remember that it was you who suggested we start a bank account and it was also you who suggested I am extravagant. You are right – I was quite happy where I didn’t think about money – and who isn’t? If you w ere a civilian now you would understand.

Seven – You laughed at me when you said I could tell you my troubles – my, what an exaggeration!

Eight – It is you idea that we don’t get a kick out of being along together anymore. Leave me out.

Nine – you’re lonesome – I know it. I’m lonesome. Do you know it?

Ten – I would appreciate it if I could see you in Indianapolis. There are a couple of things I would to talk with you about.

I hadn’t intended to put up any argument as to your decision nut thinks can’t by any worse. If you really mean what you said, I expect you to let me know by return. Of course you know if you do, then we’re through. If you do, it will break my heart. I know I have no pride in saying this but that is the way it stands. If you should go overseas with a misunderstanding between us and anything could happen to you, my life would be ended.

So I guess this is the end of this being epistle. I do hope you decide in favor of me for being married to you has always been the most wonderful event of my life.

As ever your wife,

Marguerite

Pt. Pres, don’t you want me anymore – as is?